Rockets not overlooking Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge

Though Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge can be overshadowed by the Spurs' star power and holdover champions, the Rockets know he cannot be overlooked. A five-time All Star, Aldridge has averaged 20.9 points in his career against the Rockets, the fourth-most he has averaged against any opponent.

"He's a great player," Rockets forward Ryan Anderson said when asked if Aldridge has been overshadowed. "Obviously, he's a huge talent for them. He's a big X-factor for them. But that's an organization, they don't need the glitz and glamor of the prestige and attention. They want to win. They're a professional team. From what I know of LaMarcus Aldridge, he's a professional guy. I don't think he's the kind of guy who needs that attention.

"I wouldn't say he's overlooked. I think that whole team is a unit that is respected."

Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge has averaged 20.9 points in his career against the Rockets, the fourth-most he has averaged against any opponent.

Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge has averaged 20.9 points in his career against the Rockets, the fourth-most he has averaged against any opponent.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) loses control of the ball as he drives past San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) loses control of the ball as he drives past San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson, center, loses control of the ball as he drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and guard Danny Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson, center, loses control of the ball as he drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and guard Danny Green (14) during the first half of ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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Eric Gordon (10), here battling the Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge for the ball, has been the NBA's most productive scorer off the bench in the season's early going.

Eric Gordon (10), here battling the Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge for the ball, has been the NBA's most productive scorer off the bench in the season's early going.

Photo: Eric Gay, STF

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket while San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) is guarding him during the second half of the game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Houston. The Rockets lost to the Spurs 106-100. less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket while San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) is guarding him during the second half of the game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Houston. The ... more

Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker (7) and guard James Harden (13) have a light moment during practice at Toyota Center Friday, April 28, 2017, in Houston. Dekker, who has been absent during the first playoff series against Oklahoma City Thunder due to hand injuries, will be available for next series against San Antonio Spurs. ( Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker (7) and guard James Harden (13) have a light moment during practice at Toyota Center Friday, April 28, 2017, in Houston. Dekker, who has been absent during the first playoff

Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker (7) answers questions before returning to practice at Toyota Center Friday, April 28, 2017, in Houston. Dekker will be available for next series against San Antonio Spurs. ( Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker (7) answers questions before returning to practice at Toyota Center Friday, April 28, 2017, in Houston. Dekker will be available for next series against San Antonio Spurs. (